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Mr Parkinson said it was the second time in 10 years the shop had been targeted.

He said: “Two young men came into the shop and, after attempting to purchase something and after being asked for ID, one of them drew a knife and threatened the person behind the counter.

“A sum of money was taken from the till and they took the till as well.

“This unfortunately left the person behind the counter completely traumatised.

“Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident.

Newsagent John Parkinson told how his store was targeted by robbers (Image: Daily Post Wales)

“North Wales seems to have suffered an outbreak of crime for small and independent retailers against which they have no ability to defend themselves.

“Unfortunately the justice system appears to be letting them down.

“This is a great shame because small shops are still the backbone of this country and we deserve better.

“The people who suffer the most behind the counter - even though they have not been physically injured - the traumatic nature; the psychological damage that is done lasts for years - way beyond the time whatever sentence is imposed on the perpetrators; the damage it does to those involved is immense.”

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North Wales Police Det Sgt Chris Williams said the investigation was continuing into the raid.

He said: “Despite two individuals being very quickly arrested our investigation has only just started and so I’m appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour to contact police.

“Fortunately no one was injured.

“However, I’m sure the experience was traumatising and for the victim’s sake I’d ask anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant they think it is, to pass it on to police immediately.”